Today we feature TitobiOluwa “Tito” Alademehin, an incoming Biological Sciences major from Nigeria, Africa who will start at Rowan this fall. What is one activity, club, sport or hobby that you did in high school that you’d like to continue with at Rowan? While in high school, I participated in student leadership. As much as I […]
Month: May 2020
Beyond the Classroom: Future Teacher’s Clinical Practice Radically Changes Due to COVID-19
Today’s “Beyond the Classroom” features Tabitha Dougherty, a recent Rowan graduate. She majored in both elementary education and liberal studies to learn more about her “other passions of history and geography.” From Gloucester City, NJ (Camden County), Tabitha transferred from Camden County College after a career change to enter into the teaching profession. In her words, she shares […]
Meet Rowan #2024: Daniel Bindas Looks Forward to Getting Involved in Engineering Major
Today we feature incoming freshman Daniel Bindas, an Electrical and Computer Engineering major from Flemington, NJ (Hunterdon County). What is one activity, club, sport or hobby that you did in high school that you’d like to continue with at Rowan? One hobby I would like to continue is Recreational Basketball. How/why did you choose your […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Music Education Major Christopher Cinkutis
Today, we speak to incoming freshman Christopher Cinkutis, a Music Education major from Little Egg Harbor, NJ (Ocean County). He will be an on-campus resident and is looking forward to starting his college experience at Rowan University and spending time on campus. What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at […]
4 Pieces of Advice For Incoming Students From Sophomore Jaterrin Wharton
Today we speak to Jaterrin Wharton, a sophomore Health Promotion and Wellness Management major who commutes to Rowan from Camden, NJ. She transferred from Rowan College of South Jersey with an associate degree in in Applied Science in Health Sciences. Here is her advice for incoming Rowan students. 1. Make wise choices – stay focused on […]
Meet Rowan #2024: From Rowan Youth Orchestra to English Education for New Prof Daniel Marquez
Today we feature Daniel Marquez, an incoming freshman and first-generation English Education major from Bridgeton, NJ (Cumberland County). He tells us more about what he’s looking forward to at Rowan University and why he chose Rowan! What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at Rowan? “I am looking forward to […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Commuter, Business Major Paige Bathurst
Today we feature future freshman Paige Bathurst. Paige is from Mantua, NJ (Gloucester County) and will commute to Rowan in the fall as a Supply Chain and Logistics major. Paige was recently awarded the John Green Memorial Service Award for 2020 for incoming students. Why Rowan?Why Rowan? There are so many reasons. I have grown […]
Meet Rowan #2024: Diandra Panasis Looks Forward to Her First Year at Rowan
Today we feature Diandra Panasis, an incoming freshman and Psychology major from Freehold Township, NJ (Monmouth County). She will be living on campus this fall. What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at Rowan? I’m looking forward to taking the next big step in my life at Rowan. I’m looking forward […]
Junior Major Moments: Law and Justice Major, Student-Athlete Johnathan Nguyen
Today we feature Johnathan Nguyen, a Law & Justice major from Galloway, NJ (Atlantic County) and a member of Rowan’s Track and Field team. He is a first-generation college student who transferred to Rowan and commuted until COVID-19 shut down campus. What is one of your favorite moments with a faculty/staff member or a favorite […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Computing and Informatics Major Fahima Kashem
Today we speak to Fahima Kashem, an incoming freshman from Camden County. Fahima will major in Computing and Informatics and plans to commute. Fahima is a first generation college student. Why did you choose a university that was close to home? I choose Rowan because I started to visit Rowan and attend Rowan events way […]
First Year Voices: Juleigh VanDyke Reflects & Looks Forward to Sophomore Year
Today’s (FRESH)man Voices features Juliegh VanDyke, a Theatre Arts major from Williamstown, NJ (Gloucester County), who commutes from home. What did you most enjoy your freshman year at Rowan? I think the one thing I enjoyed most about my freshman year was getting to know the people I have become close with and finding my […]
#KeepinLocalOpen: Printmaking & Illustration Alum Supports Small Businesses Like Her Own During COVID Crisis
Today we speak with 2008 graduate Courtney Stevenson, who earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Printmaking & Illustration, with a minor in Art History. She and her husband, Justin, also a Rowan alum, started developing their successful screen printing business, Wider Awake, soon after graduation. Now they are working with other local businesses […]
Meet #Rowan 2024: Future Music Educator Anthony Demateis
Today, we speak to incoming freshman Anthony Demateis, a Music Education major from Jackson, NJ (Ocean County). He will be an on-campus resident and is looking forward to starting his college experience at Rowan University and spending time on campus. What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at Rowan? “Next […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Wisconsin’s Emerson Harman Majors in Biomedical Art & Visualization
Today we feature incoming freshman Emerson Harman from Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Emerson is a Biomedical Art and Visualization major with minors in Biology and Technical/Professional Writing. What is one activity, club, sport or hobby that you did in high school that you’d like to continue with at Rowan? I am really looking forward to joining Rowan’s […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Music Industry Major Ryan Whitworth
Today, we speak to incoming Freshman Ryan Whitworth, a Music Industry major from Clifton, NJ (Passaic County). He will be an on-campus resident and is looking forward to starting his college experience at Rowan University and spending time on campus. What is something you’re looking forward to at Rowan? “I can’t wait to live on […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: College of Business Double Major Christina Wilgus
Today’s TRANSFERmation Tuesday features Christina Wilgus, a junior transfer from Rowan College at Gloucester County. Christina is a Management and Human Resources Management major who commutes to Rowan from Woolwich Township, NJ (Gloucester County). How would you tell a fellow student interested in your major that they’re choosing a worthwhile field? I would tell a fellow […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Biological Sciences Major Serena Amuzu on the Pre-Med Track, Staying Close to Home
Today we feature Serena Amuzu, an incoming Biological Sciences major who will commute from Wenonah, NJ (Gloucester County) when she begins at Rowan this fall. What is one activity, club, sport or hobby that you did in high school that you’d like to continue with at Rowan?In high school I participated in various clubs and activities. […]
Meet #Rowan2024: From VA to NJ, Musical Theatre Major Benjamin Helbert
Today we feature incoming freshman and Musical Theatre major Benjamin Helbert from Williamsburg, Virginia, who will live on campus. What is one activity, club, sport, or hobby that you did in high school that you’d like to continue with at Rowan? While in high school I participated in our theatre productions as well as being […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Early Childhood Education Major Casey Tettemer
Today, we talk to incoming freshman Casey Tettemer, an Early Childhood Education major from Hunterdon County, NJ. She will be an on-campus resident and is looking forward to starting her college experience at Rowan University and spending time on campus. What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at Rowan?“I am […]
#PROFspective: Biological Sciences Major Olivia Smithson
Meet Olivia Smithson, a senior biological science major from Washington Township, NJ (Gloucester County) who is minoring in German, neuroscience and psychology. How have you gotten involved on campus? I work as an Assistant Resident Director (ARD) in Chestnut Hall on campus, and have been involved as an undergraduate research assistant since my freshman year. […]
Meet Rowan #2024: Athletic Training Major, Firefighter Chooses Rowan To Be Close to Hometown
Today we feature Logan Robenolt, an incoming Athletic Training major from Barrington, NJ (Camden County). He tells us more about what he’s looking forward to at Rowan University and why he chose Rowan. What is one activity, club, sport or hobby that you did in high school that you’d like to continue with at Rowan? I did […]
First Year Voices: Shahir Mollah Talks Cars & Mechanical Engineering
Today’s (FRESH)man Voices features Shahir Mollah, a mechanical engineering from Galloway, NJ (Atlantic County) who lived in Mullica Hall until COVID-19 shut down the campus. What inspired you to choose your major? I’ve always been a big car guy. Junior year of high school I wanted to build a car, which inspired my decision to […]
#PROFspective: Computing & Informatics Major Robert Brown
Today’s #PROFspective features Robert Brown, a junior computing and informatics major from Bridgeton, NJ (Cumberland County), who lived in the Triad apartments until COVID-19 shut down the campus. He’s looking forward to being a resident assistant in Magnolia Hall when returning in the fall. Why did you choose a university close to home? I actually […]
Junior Major Moments: Professional Development Opportunities on Campus
Today we feature Chase Campbell, an advertising major with minors in communication studies and strategic communication. Chase is a transfer student from Mount Laurel, NJ (Burlington County). Before COVID-19 shut down campus he lived in Magnolia Hall, where he was also a resident assistant. What is your favorite moment with a faculty member or a […]
Animal Crossing Rowan Merchandise!
Today’s story is from Tom Copsetta, a recent graduate of the Ric Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts. Tom, a radio/TV/film major from Gloucester County, NJ, is a Nintendo enthusiast and digital content contributor for Rowan Blog. Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch is a huge videogame that came out in late […]
No Dancing Shoes Needed: Ballroom Club Rehearsal [VIDEO]
Rowan Blog produced this video pre-quarantine. Join us as we visit a practice of the Rowan University Ballroom Club. Leah Zuckerman, a freshman History major from Monroe Township (Middlesex County), shares some of her favorite memories from her first year in the Ballroom Club. “You can be a dancer of any level, beginner or advanced, […]
#PROFspective: Junior Physics Major Reinaldo Vázquez Jr.
Today we feature Reinaldo Vázquez Jr., a junior Physics major and Mathematics minor from Paulsboro, NJ (Gloucester County) who has an off-campus rental. What clubs are you a part of on campus? I am the Vice President/Treasurer of Queer People of Color (QPOC). Tell us about one club, organization, or group of friends that make you […]
#PROFspective: Senior Environmental and Sustainability Studies Major Taylor Melillo
Today we speak with Taylor Melillo, a senior Environmental and Sustainability Studies major within the School of Earth and Enviroment. She also has three minors in Geographical Information Science, Sustainable Built Environments, and Community & Environmental Planning at Rowan. Taylor is from Brick, NJ (Ocean County) and has lived on campus all four years. Taylor […]
Beyond the Classroom: On Campus Writing Arts Internship
Today, we talk to Marissa Stanko, a junior Writing Arts major from Quinton, NJ (Salem County) with a concentration in Creative Writing, who transferred to Rowan from community college. She tells us about how she found an internship within Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts as a Writing Arts Intern and the experience she’s gained […]
#PROFspective: Leadership & Social Innovation Major Sarah Niles
Today we feature Sarah Niles, a Leadership & Social Innovation major wrapping up her junior year. Sarah rents off campus, and calls Haddonfield, NJ (Camden County) home. On Campus Employment: Peer Referral and Orientation Staff (PROS), Admissions Ambassadors, and Information Desk at the Student Center Academic or Social Clubs: SUP (Student University Programmers) Secretary and incoming […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Globe Trotter Molly Worek
Today’s TRANSFERmation Tuesday features Molly Worek, a transfer from Bloomsburg University and Rowan College of Gloucester County (RCGC). Molly is a CADP English accelerated to master’s in teaching major. She holds a CUGS (certificate of undergraduate studies) in Japanese, a minor in international studies and is also pursuing Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language certificate […]
A Senior’s Look Inside the Radio/TV/Film Major: Graphics and Production
Today’s story is from Mark Baugh, a senior radio/TV/film major isolating from his off-campus house in Gloucester County, NJ. Mark has a specific interest in graphics and production. Have you ever been watching a movie or a TV show and thought to yourself, “How did they just do that?” Or have you been driving down the highway listening […]
Rob’s Three Ways Vernon, NJ is Different Than Glassboro, NJ
Today we speak to Rob Nelson, a junior Accounting major with a Certificate of Undergraduate Studies (CUGS) in German. He is from Vernon, NJ (Sussex County). Before campus closed due to COVID-19, he was living on campus in 230 Victoria St. What are three ways that Glassboro, NJ is different than Vernon, NJ? Glassboro is […]
Pandemic Profs: Hanging with Nonna
Welcome to our series to give you a glimpse into Rowan University, our campus culture, and the lives of our students, while we’re practicing social distancing to protect society from the spread of COVID-19. Today’s story is from Maria Mancini, a graduating senior isolating from her house in Gloucester County, NJ. Maria is a Public […]
Beyond The Classroom: an “Enchanted” PR and Marketing Internship
Today’s story is from Devon Graf, a senior communications studies major self-distancing from her house in Camden County, NJ. Devon joined the Rowan Blog team to wrap up her remaining internship hours, after her internship with Enchanted Celebrations was cut short prematurely due to COVID-19 affecting business. I had absolutely no idea where or what […]
Senior Reflects: Professional Skills Through Greek Life
Today’s story is from Melanie Sbaraglio, a senior public relations and advertising double major social-distancing from her house in Nutley, NJ (Essex County). Melanie joined the Rowan Blog team to wrap up her remaining internship hours, after her internship with Ace Screen Printing in Glassboro was cut short due to COVID-19 affecting business. Many people […]
#PROFspective: Honors Bio Major Drusilla Appiah-kubi Sets Her Sights on Med School
Today we feature Drusilla Appiah-kubi, a Biological Science major, Psychology minor and Honors concentration student wrapping up her junior year. Drusilla is a first-generation college student from Old Bridge, NJ (Middlesex County) who lived in the Townhouses. Academic or social clubs you are a part of: I’m the Vice President of the Rowan African Student Association What […]
Junior Communication Studies Major: How I’m Gaining Lifelong Skills at Rowan
Today we feature junior Communication Studies major and Journalism minor Christian A. Browne, who commutes to Rowan from Sicklerville, NJ (Camden County) and is originally from Philadelphia. Christian transferred to Rowan from Camden County College. Going to Rowan has been one of the best experiences of my life. Through the university newspaper The Whit, Rowan […]
Senior Reflects: Psychology Major Nicole Byrne Shares Her Favorite Rowan Moments
Today we feature senior Nicole Byrne, a psychology major and neuroscience minor from Brick, New Jersey (Ocean County) who used to walk to campus everyday from her home she called “Lil Bed.” She originally transferred from Stockton University. Please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of […]
Senior Reflects: Health and Exercise Science Major Ciani Eugene on Her Way to “Dream Career”
Today we feature Ciani Eugene, a Health and Exercise Science major and Psychology minor from Mount Holly, New Jersey (Burlington County) who transferred from the University of Maryland. After the transfer, she commuted to Rowan University. Please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your […]
Senior Reflects: History Major Catherine Dunn
Today we feature senior Catherine Dunn, a History major from Audubon, NJ (Camden County). Catherine transferred to Rowan from RCGC. Please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? My favorite moment with a faculty member was over the summer in my Historical Methods course with […]
Senior Reflects: PR Grad Jasmine Dennis Shares Her Favorite Rowan Memories
Today we feature Jasmine Dennis, a 2020 graduate who earned her degree in Public Relations with minors in Communication Studies and Strategic Communication. Jasmine is from Sayreville, NJ (Middlesex County), and lived on campus all four years. The experiences and memories I’ve made at Rowan will last a lifetime. To begin a new life in […]
Senior Reflects: Future Elementary School Teacher Kimberly Hanson
Today we feature Elementary Education and History dual major and recent graduate Kimberly Hanson. Before campus closed due to COVID-19, she commuted from her home in Williamstown, NJ (Gloucester County). Kimberly transferred to Rowan from Camden County College. What is your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? […]
Senior Reflects: Multi-Talented Artist, New Grad Leann Carlson
Meet Leann Carlson, a recent graduate, studio art major and art history minor from Vineland, New Jersey (Cumberland County) who commuted during her time as a student here at Rowan University. Rowan Blog featured Leann after her semester abroad on a prestigious art scholarship. Please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a […]
Senior Reflects: First-Generation Law & Justice Major Ashley Bermudez-Villacis
Today we feature first-generation senior Ashley Bermudez-Villacis, a Law & Justice major from Lyndhurst, NJ (Bergen County). Before leaving campus due to COVID-19, Ashley lived in the 220 Rowan Blvd Apartments. Could you tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? My favorite moment […]
Senior Reflects: Early Childhood Education Major Already Making a Difference
Meet Candice Gavin, a first-generation college student, transfer student, commuter and Early Childhood Education and Literacy Studies major from Mount Ephraim, NJ (Camden County). She reflects on her time at Rowan and tells us some of her favorite experiences and where she’s headed to next! Tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite […]
Senior Reflects: Transfer Political Science Major Finds Her Fit
Meet Morgan Golightly, a first-generation college student, transfer student and commuter from Belmar, NJ (Monmouth County) who just finished her time at Rowan with a Political Science degree. She reflects on her time at Rowan and tells us some of her favorite experiences and where she’s headed to next! Do you have any favorite moments […]
Senior Reflects: Health Promotion and Wellness Management Major Eric Chen
Meet Eric Chen, a first-generation graduating senior from Cape May, NJ (Cape May County) who majored in Health Promotion and Wellness Management. Favorite Class: My favorite class experience was my Public Speaking class with Mr. Paul Viggiano, he always made class interesting and he made that class very comfortable. The best moments were when he […]
Senior Reflects: Changing Majors to Find Passion
Meet Genna Gaskill, a first-generation college student and Elementary Education and Liberal Studies Dual Major with sequences in Writing Arts and English. She is from Egg Harbor Township, NJ (Atlantic County). In her time at Rowan she spent half of her time living on campus and the other half in a house off-campus. She reflects on […]
Senior #PROFspective: Health & Exercise Science Major
A transfer from Salem Community College, senior Harrison Goblentz will graduate with a degree in health and exercise science. His first year at Rowan, Harrison rented an off-campus apartment; his second year he rented an off-campus house with four friends. Reflecting on his college experience, Harrison wishes that he would have devoted more time to […]
